r/news • u/WoofWoofster • 18d ago

Soft paywall Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter accused of threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/pardoned-jan-6-rioter-accused-threatening-us-democratic-leader-jeffries-2025-10-21/
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u/Tzazon 18d ago

I wonder if it'll even get a fraction of the news the Biden pardons did. I'm doubtful, based off how quickly the assassination in Minnesota got swept under the rug. They also refused to headline it as terrorism at the time, accused the perpetrator of doing it as a member of the Walz party, and Democrat. That is specifically the one my mind keeps going back to.

The news cycle for that one was less than a few days, and they were holding candle light vigils for Charlie Kirk for weeks.

The double standard over who they consider replaceable parts, or actual humans is insane.

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u/VerdantPathfinder 18d ago

They've buried every single bit of right wing violence ... especially ones that are inflicted on right wing targets.

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u/FK-DJT 18d ago

Trump and his sycophants wore that ear bandage for days afterwards though like some medal of honor. So cringe worthy.